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What Do Family Caregivers Need From Their Support System?

Aging at Home, Alzheimer's and Dementia Care, Assisted Living, Care Tips, Caregivers, Family Caregiving, Home Care, Respite Care, Sandwich Generation, Senior Health

What do family caregivers need? That’s a question family caregivers probably don’t get asked much. If you’ve ever felt invisible as a family caregiver, you’re not alone. Caring for someone you love takes center stage, and you may find that your own needs are put on the back burner. A recent listening session, however, allowed…

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How You Can Support a Senior During a Short-Term Stay in Assisted Living

Aging at Home, Alzheimer's and Dementia Care, Assisted Living, Care Tips, Dementia, Home Care, Senior Health, Senior Independence, Senior Safety

After a surgical procedure or hospitalization, the physician may recommend rehab in a facility prior to when the person returns home. This is usually a short-term period of intensive therapy to promote healing and recovery. However, the idea of moving into an assisted living facility or nursing home even for a few weeks or months…